Lookit the Wood!

This is a block of Chinese Tallow I cut off of one of the trees in our RV park.It was the leftover from where a former employee left about a 3’ stub after cutting a low hanging limb.

I cut it off, let it lay on the burn pile for a week and decided to see what it looked like on the inside before burning it.To say the least I was somewhat surprised!Sorry the pictures are not very good, they are from my phone. My wife had the camera hiding somewhere where I couldn’t find it.

Thanks all….These trees are also known as “Popcorn Trees” because they have a three part nut that looks like popped corn.The are an invasive species and grow just about anywhere, spreading like nits thru a kindergarten class.

The interesting thing about this tree is that it is actually better for making bio-fuel or bio-diesel than just about any other plant, including corn or soy.

I’ll try to get some planed a bit and post pictures. This was just as it came from my band saw which reminded me that I promised to change the blade, but didn’t!